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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.75, 941.33 and 623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.75, 941.33 and 623.81 is: 858.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.75 : 941.33 = 623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.75/941.33 = 623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.75x = 941.33 × 623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.75x = 587,207.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,207.92/683.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.81

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